Coffee Specialist (Seattle Coffee Gear)
Kirkland, WA$19 - $19.75Part-timePosted 2mo ago
About the role
Customer-facing product expert delivering consultative in-store experiences, demonstrations, and guidance on brewing methods, espresso fundamentals, and coffee equipment to drive sales.
Responsibilities
- Represent Seattle Coffee Gear’s brand and culture by creating memorable, educational experiences that inspire repeat visits and customer loyalty.
- Lead engaging and informative coffee brewing demonstrations that showcase our Seattle Coffee Gear’s expertise and unique competitive edge offerings.
- Educate customers on a variety of brewing techniques, including pour-over, French Press, AeroPress, espresso, cold brew, and coffee art.
- Guide customers in selecting coffee beans based on flavor profiles, roast levels, and origin.
- Maintain a “coffee-ready” environment by ensuring quality and consistency across in-store brewing and demonstrations.
- Recommend appropriate coffee equipment and maintenance practices based on customer needs.
- Promote and sell coffee products, equipment, and accessories through product demonstrations.
- Assist the store in achieving revenue goals by driving customer engagement and conversion through education.
- Consistently meet or exceed store goals by delivering exceptional customer engagement and sales. Performance is measured by product sales performance through SPH, UPT & guest feedback.
- Partner with store leaders to ensure alignment with store priorities.
- Collaborate on merchandising strategies that highlight key tools and products featured in classes.
- Ensure compliance with food safety standards, local health codes, and sanitation regulations.
- Maintain accurate inventory levels, minimize shrink, and control supply and culinary expenses.
- Ensure store safety and cleanliness, addressing any maintenance needs promptly.
- Adhere to applicable wage and hour laws. Accurately records time worked according to SLT Policy.
- Model and ensure consistent adherence to all Seattle Coffee Gear policies and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
Qualifications
- Must be 18 years of age or older at time of employment.
- Passion for coffee and in-depth knowledge of brewing methods, coffee origins and equipment.
- Ability to create engaging, hands-on experiences for customers.
- Strong enthusiasm for coffee and a genuine eagerness to share knowledge with others.
- Excellent communication, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
- Passion for community engagement and delivering exceptional customer experiences.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and retail management systems preferred.
Skills
Required:Coffee knowledge and brewing methodsCommunication and customer engagement
Last updated Oct 21, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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